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evangelical

adjective as in following scripture closely

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adjective as in characterized by missionary zeal

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Political context matters: Vance’s comment reflects the influence of American evangelical and Christian nationalist politics.

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Vance was raised as an evangelical in a chaotic and sometimes deprived upbringing that he described in his memoir "Hillbilly Elegy."

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They are trying to split evangelical Christians from Israel, which explains Mr. Carlson’s sudden interest in theology and enthusiasm for Qatar.

Two weeks later, when a court ordered the Newbys to return the child to her father, they instead sought to give the baby to Barnes, someone who shared their evangelical beliefs.

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Uncontacted groups are extremely vulnerable to basic disease - as such, the report says a threat is posed by contact with evangelical missionaries and social media influencers looking for clicks.

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